Research and closer to solution???

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Research and closer to solution???

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Oh I hope this shortcut works for everyone.
This is so cool, so exciting.
Right up your alley Christopher.

Team Regrows Neurons Controlling Movement in Rats.
Goal is to one day develop a therapy to help with spinal cord injuries
By Jennifer Thomas, HealthDay Reporter

MONDAY, April 6 (HealthDay News) -- Using genetically engineered cells and a virus as a delivery method, researchers were able to regenerate a type of nerve fiber in rat brains that controls movement.

This isn't the first time researchers have shown it's possible to re-grow some neurons responsible for movement. But the new research showed regeneration of a particular type of neuron -- corticospinal motor axons -- that had so far proven resistant to regeneration efforts.


http://health.msn.com/health-topics/art ... =100236227

Best regards all,
Scott
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